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WASHINGTON—The U.S. House of Representatives passed Representative Stephanie Bice’s (R-Okla.) legislation, H.J.Res.24, to reverse a Biden-era Department of Energy rule that imposed energy efficiency standards on walk-in coolers and freezers, which led to higher costs and fewer choices for Americans. 

House Republican Conference Chairwoman Lisa McClain (R-Mich.) and Rep. Bice released the following statements:

“Biden’s regulations limited consumer choice, raised prices, and put unnecessary financial burdens on American businesses and families. House Republicans continue to reverse this regulatory non-sense and lower costs for businesses and families,” Chairwoman McClain said.

“Today, House Republicans acted to overturn more last-minute environmental regulations from the Biden Administration. Walk-in coolers and freezers are essential for pharmacies, convenience stores, food processing facilities, food banks, restaurants, and many other establishments nationwide. This regulation, which had an estimated cost of a billion dollars, would have been crippling for businesses throughout the country, especially in rural areas. We must continue to push back against federal overreach, and I appreciate the support of my colleagues on this critical measure,” Rep. Bice said.